Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 43.01

$51,495Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,014Median earnings 4 years after
$50,237Median earnings 5 years after
$41,083Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Purdue University Global earn a median of $51,495 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005). Median debt is $41,083, about 80% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$56,519$45,296
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$56,519$45,296
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$48,006—
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
Angola
$44,568$22,500
Trine University
Angola
$44,568$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Purdue University Global make?

The median salary is $51,495 one year after graduation and $50,237 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,083.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.